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RDK Posted 13 years ago
Vocabulary

joyous vs. joyful vs. jovial?

I would like to know the difference between these three similar sounding words. Are they interchangeable?
  

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No. The first two mean 'full of joy', but 'jovial' means good-natured, easily drawn to laughter.

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  • The first two mean 'full of joy', but 'jovial' means good-natured, easily drawn to laughter.
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No. The first two mean 'full of joy', but 'jovial' means good-natured, easily drawn to laughter.

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